Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) will explain how an online simulation led to the creation of a pilot project in one of the city's grocery stores to promote foods produced or processed in Canada at Country Grocer on 729 Ridgewood Avenue. Call 1-866-345-7972.
Canada Family Action will hold a news conference to announce its response to Bill C-54, Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Act, in Room 130-S, Centre Block. Call 403-998-6385.
Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) will host the Government of Canada's official launch of Black History Month 2011 at the Government Conference Centre. Call 613-952-1650.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will address the current political situation and the anti-democratic effect of attack ads at a press conference in room 130-S, Centre Block. Call 613-240-8921.
Medical marijuana license holders and activists will lobby on parliament hill over flaws in Health Canada's medicinal cannabis licensing program and hold a press conference in the Room 130-S, Centre Block. Call 613-248-9190.
The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced that the 31st annual Genie Awards will be broadcast from the National Arts Centre. Call 416-366-2227 ext. 238.
Governor General David Johnston will present the 2010 Governor General's Medals in Architecture during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-7280.
The Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association holds its AGM. Visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia.
The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association holds its AGM. Visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia.
The Parliamentary Press Gallery holds its AGM at the National Press Theatre.
